Yaokyu — Hotel in Tokyo

We had the most wonderful stay with the old couple who were extremely welcoming and took great care of us as soon as we walked into the door. They don't speak English but used Google translate to communicate with us with a lot of patience and always with a smile. They're super cute! We paid extra for the breakfast that they cooked for us. It was our first time experiencing a traditional Japanese breakfast and it was super delicious! Our bedroom faced a beautiful gorge, the winter (early March with snow) view was amazing. The location was a bit of a detour for us and there wasn't much to do in that area in the winter but it was well worth it to experience the local Japanese living.

The tatami were very comfortable, the room was warm but a little small. We were 4 and we just fit 4 tatami, not sure how it would fit 5, but they said it could. I get really uncomfortable if the place is not clean and ghetto but this place felt clean.

I couldn't find the info when I booked but fyi there's a fridge...

A beautiful and cosy place run by the kindest and warmest couple. The view is beautiful and the room is well equipped for a comfortable stay. Even if you aren't used to futons, trust me this one is superbly comfy. I would also highly recommend breakfast (1,000 yen) which was wholesome and really yummy.

Unfortunately, we had to cut our stay short because typhoon Shanshan brought in a relentless downpour, but the inn was very structurally safe and I cannot emphasise how kind and reassuring they were towards us. It's hard to put into words how accommodating they were, patiently communicating with us over google translate to address any concerns and checking in on how we were doing even at night.

I highly recommend a stay here and really hope to come...

A gem in the mountains, directly above a wonderful river where locals train with kayaks, it's so close it's almost too loud. The traditional room with tatami and a kotatsu, providing a small kitchen and a bathroom both privates. To reach the room you'll have to do 2 ramps of steep stairs so don't bring big luggages. Huge breakfast recommended, the friendly couple managing it have 2 chunky cat and are plants lovers, wonderful atmosphere I wish I've stayed more than 1 night. You can trek downstairs along the river and will have a wonderful sight in the morning to the mountains.

Pictures in the house have qr codes to hear the sound of the bird,...